The rocks, the lakes, the meadows, ring with cries;

The mortal tumult mounts, and thunders in the skies.

Thus flies the Daunian prince, and, flying, blames

His tardy troops, and calling by their names,

Demands his trusty sword. The Trojan threats

The realm with ruin, and their ancient seats

To lay in ashes, if they dare supply,

With arms or aid, his vanquished enemy;

Thus menacing, he still pursues the course,

With vigour, though diminished of his force.